25 C.F.R. § 2.602

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2.602 - What may I do if the decision-maker fails to respond?

If the decision-maker does not respond as provided for in § 2.601 , you may appeal the decision-maker's continued inaction to the next official in the decision-maker's chain of command. For purposes of this subpart:

(a) BIA's chain of command is as follows:
(1) Local Bureau Official;
(2) Regional Director (find addresses on the Indian Affairs website, currently at https://www.bia.gov/regional-offices);
(3) Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs (1849 C Street NW, MS 4606, Washington, DC 20240); and
(4) Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs (1849 C Street NW, MS 4660, Washington, DC 20240).
(b) BIE's chain of command is as follows:
(1) Principal of Bureau-operated school;
(2) Education Program Administrator;
(3) Associate Deputy Director, BIE;
(4) Director, BIE; and
(5) AS-IA.
(c) The Office of Justice Services' chain of command is as follows:
(1) Deputy Director BIA, Office of Justice Services;
(2) Director, BIA; and
(3) AS-IA
(d) You may appeal inaction by an official within the Office of the AS-IA to the AS-IA.

25 C.F.R. §2.602

88 FR 53779 , 9/8/2023